Didier Guillon's Tintswalo Exhibition at Casa degli Artisti in Milan

In Milan's Brera district, Didier Guillon, the president and artistic director of Valmont, showcases his solo exhibition titled 'Tintswalo' at Casa degli Artisti. The exhibition features twenty pieces inspired by Ivo, a gorilla from Berlin Zoo, whom Guillon met in 2017. The term 'Tintswalo' translates to gratitude in Xitsonga. Collaborating with master artisans, the artworks incorporate cardboard and metal to illustrate Ivo's silhouette, drawing inspiration from renowned artists like Andy Warhol and Alexander Calder. Additionally, Guillon's daughter, Valentine, will present a stop-motion video at the Venice Biennale next year, while his son, Maxence, will curate the upcoming Venice exhibition. Proceeds will support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Guillon has also purchased Palazzo Bonvicini and intends to relocate to Venice, with plans to visit gorillas in Uganda next year.